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Bannerman Community

Inside this issue:

Annual General Meeting

Community Calendar

Free Stuff and Clubs

Where to find us Where to find Memberships

Easter with Bethel Church

Ed Gibons Grant Director needed

Babysitting Course Free Wheelchairs

Clareview Recreation Centre

Clareview Recreation Centre

Green Schools Food and the City

Community Engagement Community Garden Work Bee

Board Info Peter Sandhu

APRIL 2012

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Bannerman Community League

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

7:00 pm

Bannerman Community League Hall

This meeting is open to all people living in

the Bannerman neighborhood.

This is your opportunity to get involved and express your opinions!

Agenda for the meeting

Presentation of 2011 financial statements

Election of board executive members

General planning for the coming year

Anyone can attend the meeting, but to be eligible to vote one must

have a community league membership.

Memberships will be available for purchase.

Refreshments will be served.

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

2 3 Tots Group

4 5 Kids Club

6 7 ACT free swim FREE EASTER DINNER

8 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

9 10 Food and the City Presentation

11 Schoolyard Plants Workshop

12 Kids Club

13 Free wheelchair Application deadline

14 ACT free swim Stamp Club Hairsine Babysitti-nig course

15 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

16 17 Tots Group

Community league meeting 7:00 pm

18 19 Kids Club

20 21 ACT free swim

Community Garden Work Bee 9am

22 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

Community Garden Work Bee

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Community Garden Mtg 7:00pm

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25 26 Kids Club Food Fun Work-shop

27 28 ACT free swim Stamp Club

29 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

30 Neighbourhood engagement grant deadline

APRIL

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 Tots Group

2 3 Kids Club

4 5 ACT free swim

6 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

7 8 9 10 Kids Club

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Community Garden Orientation 7:00pm

12 ACT free swim Stamp Club

13 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

14 15 Tots Group

16 17 Kids Club

18 19 ACT free swim

20 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

21 22 23 24 Kids Club

25 26 ACT free swim Stamp Club South Clareview Babysittinig course

27 Female Only swim Londonderry swim

28 29 Tots Group

30 31 Kids Club

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Bannerman Community League Memberships

Are now available at

Drop by and purchase your Membership today!

New Address!!

Like us on Facebook at :

http://www.facebook.com/bannermancommunity

We have moved to serve you better. Post what you like best about your community. Any oth-

er input is welcome such as suggestions for: events, programs, areas of interest for volun-

teering, or particular skills that you may have to lend to your community. Keep up-to-date

with events, meetings, and news with Facebook Notifications. Everyone is welcome!

Check out our website at:

bannermancommunityleague.com Contact Taylor (780-472-2042) or Stephan (sbendall@gmail.com)

Let them know what you want to see about your community.

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Free Community Swim

ACT Pool Saturdays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Londonderry Pool Sundays 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Just Show your Community League Membership Card!

PARENT and TOT GROUP Drop-in Preschool get-together

Bannerman Hall (14034—23 Street)

Every Second Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 am

Cost: FREE Ages: Parents of 0 to 4 yr olds Where: door on your right when you enter the hall Dates: April 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29 Contact: Brianna at 780-472-2042 Or briannadaum@gmail.com

KIDS CLUB

WHAT: fun crafts, games, and snacks AGES: 6 TO 12 yrs WHEN: Thursday nights 6:30 to 8:30 pm PLACE: Bannerman Drop-In Centre 2434—139 Ave COST: FREE CONTACT: Jessica at jessicapedde@gmail.com

Sponsored by Bethel Community Church

Women’s and Girls’ only — Public Swim

Eastglen Leisure Centre 11410—68 Street 780-496-7326

Sundays 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Come enjoy a recreational swim in an all female environment with an all female staff provided.

All ages, shapes, and sizes can feel comfortable and enjoy this special offer. Drop-in recreational swim—no registration needed

All ages—Females Only

The Edmonton Stamp Club — Junior Club

Londonderry Shopping Center Library

Every 2nd Saturday (April 14, 28; May 12, 26)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Cost: FREE

There are free stamps to help kids get started. At each meeting there is a draw for stamps, a short program, and trading time. You

can collect by country or by your favourite subject (animals, birds, hot air balloons, flags, - your choice).

For information, call Linda at 780-913-1244 or www.edmontonstampclub.com

David (780-457-7491 in Bannerman) can contribute some stamps to anyone who wishes to start.

The adult club meets twice a month at St. Joseph’s High School (Mondays at 6pm).

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Bannerman

Easter

Dinner

Join us this

Easter... Good Friday Service

Friday, April 6

7 PM @ Bethel Church

Bannerman Easter Dinner Saturday, April 7

5:00 - 7:00 PM @ Bethel Church All are welcome to this free

Easter feast. Come and enjoy good food, friendly conversation and live music.

Easter Celebration

Sunday, April 8

9:00 & 11:00 AM @ Bethel Church

14204 25 Street

Edmonton, AB

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(780) 476-3762

www.discoverbethel.com

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Councilor

Ed Gibons

Working for

Bannerman

Community

Would you like to contribute to

the newsletter?

Write an article on items of concern in the

neighborhood, parenting advice, pet advice,

crime prevention, etc. We welcome anyone

who would like to write a regular article for the

newsletter.

Advertise your business with a business card or

an ad of 1/4 page to a full page.

Call Irene at 780-633-7289 with your contribu-

tions. Please submit your article or ad by the

15th of the month in order to have it included

in the next month’s newsletter. Non-profit or-

ganization advertising or news articles are free.

Grants Director Needed

Bannerman Community League will be losing their Grants Director this summer and

is therefore in need of a replacement.

If you are interested, now would be a great time to let the community league executive know.

Start now and learn the job by shadowing the current grants director.

The job is easier than the title might indicate. Duties include:

Submitting completed grant application forms (most are fill-in-the-blank forms, some-

times on-line)

Submitting receipts and verification paperwork after the grant has been spent.

If you are interested in this position,

please contact Dave Ball, league President, at 780-475-5609

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Baby Sitting Course

Learn what it takes to be a great babysitter! This well rounded course covers basic child care, first aid, safe-ty, and introduces participants to the importance of play in a child’s life. Are you 11 to 17 yrs old? The course will be taught by a qualified instructor and will include role playing, brainstorming, and hands-on exercises. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the program. Cost: $55.00

Participants are encouraged to provide their own snacks, pens & paper.

Space is limited. Subsidies may be available for some participants

Call the city at 311 to Register

Hairsine Community League Saturday, April 14 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Barcode: 454572

South Clareview Community League Saturday, May 26 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Barcode: 454571

Free Manual Wheelchairs Available The Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona is planning to sponsor wheelchairs to give away free to individuals who would qualify.

The wheelchair would belong to the members/clients and maintenance would be their responsibility.

Please help us spread the word about this program!

For more information on this program and how to apply, please contact: Canadian Wheelchair Foundation

PO Box 75038, White Rock, BC V4B 5L3 cflessner@cdnwheelchair.ca

Toll Free: 866.666.2411

To apply for the program, complete the application form found here and return to the address above:

Wheelchair Application.pdf: http://www.cdnwheelchair.ca/

For more information on the wheelchair specifics, please visit: http://www.cdnwheelchair.ca/our-wheelchairs.html

Applications will be accepted until April 13, 2012

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Clareview Community Recreation Centre

and Library

Excitement is building around the Clareview Community Recreation Centre and Clareview Library that also includes a High School Completion Centre, multicultural centre and outdoor park features. Construction began in October with the Centre planned to open early 2014. Construction now under-way is creating a “community hub” where people of all ages and abilities can gather to learn, exer-cise, relax, meet and have fun. This collaborative project features a unique partnership between the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public Libraries, and Edmonton Catholic Schools.

Clareview Community Recreation Centre

There is something for everyone! You can swim, dive and play in the aquatic centre, workout in the large fitness area, take classes in the aerobic fitness studios or walk around the indoor track. The gym has playing space for basketball, badminton, volleyball, martial arts and other activities. Drop-in activities and registered programs for children, youth and adults are to be offered in a variety of multi-purpose rooms. The twin arenas will be renewed for all types of skating activities and sports. Clareview Community Recreation Centre will be a place to be active, play and be healthy!

Multicultural Centre

This centre supports the participation of new immigrant individuals and groups in improving access to space and promotes intercultural awareness and understanding.

Edmonton Catholic Schools High School Completion Centre

Edmonton Catholic Schools in partnership with the City of Edmonton is building a 30,000-square-foot

High School Completion Centre with room for 600 students. This “one-of-a-kind” campus provides adult

students with a comfortable environment in which to learn and feel at ease among their peers; appropri-

ate for students who are beyond the age of a typical high school student.

Clareview Public Library

What an invaluable resource to community recreation centre participants and students; a public library right at their doorstep! The 18,000-square-feet Edmonton Public Library will offer:

public computer stations with photocopiers/printers free Wi-Fi quiet study rooms for students reading areas for children, teens and adults express checkout stations

TIMELINE

October 2011: Construction Begins

April 15, 2012: Arena Closes for Upgrades

2013: Arena Re-opens

Early 2014: Facility Open

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Clareview Community Recreation Centre and Library

Facility Features

Aquatic Centre

leisure pool (water features and children's pool) lane pool (eight lanes) 5 metre dive platform and 1 and 3 metre springboards waterslide whirlpool and steam room spectator seating

Fitness Centre

weight area cardio area two fitness/movement studios walking/jogging track

Multi-purpose

Rooms

indoor playground child minding space multi-purpose rooms

Gymnasium double gymnasium to accommodate two basketball courts as well as vol-

leyball, badminton, and other gym sports

Multi-cultural

Space

office space for new immigrant organizations meeting rooms youth and seniors lounges kitchen renovations shared access to all multi-purpose rooms and meeting rooms

Edmonton Public

Library

integrated library within the facility

Edmonton Catholic

High School

Completion Centre

two outreach classrooms six regular classrooms three computer labs science lab teaching kitchen childcare and outdoor play space

District Park

three rectangular sports fields including one artificial turf field three ball diamonds future spray park and/or playground fitness trails and walkways parking, outdoor plaza and pedestrian connection to the Clareview LRT

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Greening Edmonton Schools Workshops There are two upcoming workshops to help keep Edmonton green!

Spruce Up a Grey Schoolyard With Native Plants

Native plants are a perfect addition to your school’s naturescape! Join Evergreen for

this free workshop and find out how you can green your grounds.

Date and Time Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6:45–8:45pm

Location

Strathcona Branch Library, Program Room (upstairs), 8331-104 St NW, Edmonton.

Have Big Food Fun in a Small School Garden

Curious about school food gardening, but don’t know where to start? Or do you have

success stories to share? Join Evergreen for a free workshop to explore what makes a beginner’s garden grow.

Date and Time

Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:00–9:00pm

Location Belgravia School Library, 11605 - 74 Avenue, Edmonton

To register or for more information for either workshops, please contact: Claudia Bolli, Evergreen School Ground Greening Consultant

780-819-5382 or cbolli@evergreen.ca

"Food and the City" Gardening Presentation

The Queen Mary Park Community League, in support of The Queen Community Garden, presents Food and the City: A Presentation by Jennifer Cockrall-King

(aka foodgirl.ca)

Tuesday April 10, 2012 7:30 – 9 pm Queen Mary Park Community Hall 10844 - 117 St NW

FREE admission (donations to support The Queen Community Garden will be gratefully accepted)

For information on Jennifer Cockrall-King, see the following links:

Jennifer's Official Website: www.foodgirl.ca Biographical Information:

http://www.foa.ualberta.ca/en/Alumni/Alumni%20Profiles/Jennifer%20Cockrall-King.aspx

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Neighbourhood Engagement Strategy Grant 2012

Engage your neighbourhood

Think about all the great resources, connections and people in your neighbourhood. Think about a really great way to make the community better, share it with some-

one and come up with a plan together. Share and discuss your ideas with others. Form a group of at least six other people who share a great idea and are willing to work together and with others to make it happen.

Need some ideas?

This toolkit has been created to provide you with tips and tools for bringing the people in your neighbourhood together.

http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/NeighbourhoodEngagementToolkit.pdf

Funding for Neighbourhood Projects

A neighbourhood group may qualify for one-time funding of up to $2500 towards a neighbourhood project.

2012 Funding Application

http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/NeighbourhoodEngagementGrantApplication2012.pdf

Application deadline is April 30, 2012.

Community Garden and Espalier Orchard

Work Bee

Saturday, April 21 9:00 am

If you can help at the work bee or are interested in getting involved, give Dave a call at 780-475-5609

The Bannerman Community Garden and Espalier Orchard is anticipated to:

break ground beginning in May

have plots 4 feet by 10 feet

have 17 ground level garden plots available to community members

Have three or four espalier orchard trees planted this year

Come Grow With Us!

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President Dave Ball 780-475-5609

Vice President Taylor Daum 780-472-2042

Secretary Jennifer Boone 780-478-6841

Treasurer Marian Eelhart

Bannerman Community League Committees Baseball Director Dave Ball 780-475-5609

Softball Director Joselyn Smith 780-475-1967

Crime Council Taylor Daum/Ed Makarus 780-472-2042/633-0114

Newsletter Irene Kirby-Frith 780-633-7289

Social Events Director Carla Lamarche 780-634-3742

Hall Rentals Roy & Joan Visschedijk 780-476-8603

Casino Director Wendy Curilla 780-473-6937

Soccer Director vacant 780-634-8093

Grants Director Jennifer Thomson 780-757-5029

Sign Manager vacant

Area Council Ed Makarus 780-633-0114

Hockey Director vacant

Building & Grounds Director Dave Ball/Roy Visschedijk 780-475-5609/476-8603

Membership Wendy Curilla/Jennifer Boone 780-473-6937/478-6841

Web Master Stephan Bendall sbendall@gmail.com

Bannerman Community League Executive

For Rental Information:

Phone: 780-476-8603

Check us out on the

web at

Bannermancommunityleague.com

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 50008 14061 Victoria Trail Edmonton, AB T5Y 2M9

E-mail Address:

Info@bannermancommunityleague.com